Sammie White (Yogi)    October 20, 1942 - August 16, 1993
Sammie established S & S Enterprises (Yogi's Towing & Auto Repair), a thriving and successful auto repair and towing company. Mr. White was husband to Angelene Nelson (Frederick). He was father to Kenneth, Vickie, Dennis, Tina, Crystal, Precious,and Michael White; in addition to Torry and Chico Cooper. His graciousness will always be remembered. He came to Pompano when he was only thirteen years old with only a few dollars in his pocket. As a determined and hardworking man, he established a prominent business and demostrated what determination and stedfastness can do for all.

Frank & Florence Ali     1920 - 1960
Occupations: Beautician and Barber. Mr. and Mrs. Ali were very successful in acquiring land and rental properties, in addition to their occupations. Their spacious and elegant home was used to ensure the comfort of famous negro entertainers during their gigs away from home. Ms. Ali was actively involved in civic affairs.

Ernest E. & Effie Mae Graham     October 9, 1900 - 2006
Effie and Ernest were married in 1927 and blessed with eight children, four preceded them in death. They settled in Pompano Beach in 1932. Children: Elizabeth Clayton, Ernestine Rolle, Eddy Mae Graham and Alden Manely Graham. A true business man, owning his own Saw Mill. He was appointed Pastor of the House of God Church in Fort Lauderdale, and later moved his membership to the Church of God, Deerfield Beach, Florida.

 Tony Alexander   1914 -1940
Landowner and Farmer, he came to Pompano Beach in 1914 with wife , Rebecca and son, Moses. He built a home and remained there until his death. Mr. Alexander owned a ten acre tract of land on Powerline Road. A portion of that land was donated to the county (Allen Road), for road construction. Husband of Rebecca Alexander below.

Rebecca Alexander 1914 -1966
Her contribution to  the community was to serve as a Midwife from the time of her arrival until she retired  from practice in 1949. She delivered babies for whites and blacks, working under the auspices of the state and county boards of health for thirty five years.

Mattie Leola Jones-Morgan     December 1, 1937 - September 25, 2005
Born to the parentage of the late John and Symantha Flowers in Pompano Beach, Florida.  She was the mother of four daughters, Belinda Black-Baldwin, Yazetta Jones-Knighton, Ponya Jones and Lashanna Jones-Watson.  Mrs. Morgan was a member of Abyssinian Baptist Church.  Employed with Broward County Food Service as a Nutritionist Supervisor, and Blanche Ely High School.

Cecil Vernon Holloway "Fish"    Demised August 22, 2007
Mr. Cecil Vernon Holloway was the son of the late Ralph and Arbertha Holloway of Pompano Beach.  He married his grade school sweetheart, Robbie Williams.  Children: Douglas, Vincine, Vernon, Xavier, Cecil, Yolanda, and Brigette Holloway-Romain. Cecil graduated from Jackson Barber College, Miami, Florida as a "Master Barber." He was also a die hard "San Francisco 49ers" fan.

Rosa Mae Gaston Thurston   May 4, 1913 - May 1, 2005
Mrs. Rosa Mae Gaston Thurston was one of three daughters born to Elizabeth and James Gaston in Pitts, Georgia.  She attended Pompano Beach Colored School, which later became Coleman Elementary.    She married the late James C. Thurston Sr. and to this union thirteen children were born.  In sequential order they are Leona T. Sumpter, Alfred, James Jr., Percy, Rosetta Griffeth Branch, Theodus Sr., Perry Sr., Henry Sr., Margaret Ricks, Joyce McGirt, Darlene, Larry and Kenneth. She was the Charter Matron (President) of the Harmony Chapter of the Eastern Star. 

Willie Lee Clayton, Sr.   January 28, 1929 - June 13, 2002
Mr. Willie Lee Clayton, Sr. was also known as "Bill."  He was born in Vidalia, Georgia to the parentage of the late Willie James and Lucinda  Coglin Clayton.  On August 13, 1949 he was joined in Holy Matrimony to Mrs. Elizabeth Graham.  They were the parents of six children.  Lee Mathis, Reb Dennell, Willie Alton, Altheta Lavette and Willie Lee Clayton. He was employed at the "Hillsboro Beach Club"  for more than thirty-four years as a caretaker for Harris and Company of Hillsboro Beach, Florida.